Logo
dictionary thesaurus

acierage

noun
ac·​i·​er·​age | \ ˈa-sē-ə-rij\
plural -s

Definition of acierage

: the process of coating the surface of a metal plate (as a stereotype plate) with a thin layer of iron by electrolysis, the iron becoming hard like steel : steeling

First Known Use of acierage

1852, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for acierage

French aciérage, from acier + -age

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

convivial

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!